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Courtney Pochin

Vivienne Westwood went knickerless to get OBE from palace - and it 'amused the Queen'

Fans of the iconic British fashion star Vivienne Westwood have been mourning her loss, after she died yesterday, surrounded by family, aged 81.

As well as being known for creating fabulously punk clothes, Westwood was also a risk-taker and an activist who loudly supported a number of social and political initiatives throughout her life.

One risk in particular that the designer took back in 1992 has captured people's attention following her death, as people have branded it "absolutely iconic".

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